Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon’s “no relationship” after a year as Formula 1 teammates has been a hot topic in the media, with rumours of their lack of rapport dating back to their childhoods and karts.
Gasly insists that nationality has nothing to do with it. He believes that their history has created a wedge between them. Despite their personal differences, Gasly acknowledges that their collaboration works well because they are both focused on winning and are willing to work as a team.
He admits, however, that he and Ocon still do not like each other, but he is more concerned with Ocon’s commitment to the team’s success. He doesn’t need a personal relationship, but rather an Esteban who will give his all for the team, which would be enough for him.
Gasly also emphasizes that his focus is not solely on beating Ocon but on outperforming everyone. Despite Alpine’s difficult year, Gasly remains optimistic about the team’s improvement and the potential for success in the upcoming seasons.